On this day, September 20, 1948, John and Chuck Panozzo of Styx were born.

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Chuck Panozzo

Website: chuckpanozzo.com

Charles Salvatore "Chuck" Panozzo (born September 20, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American musician best known as the bass player for the rock band Styx. A longtime member of Styx, he founded the group with his fraternal twin brother, drummer John Panozzo, who died in July 1996, and singer/keyboardist Dennis DeYoung. He toured part-time from 1999 to 2003, and currently tours with Styx on a regular basis.

Chuck Panozzo is openly gay and has been out since 2001. That year, he also announced that he is living with HIV, and has been involved in campaigning for AIDS awareness and gay rights. In 2006, he spoke with Frontiers for the first time about his decision to come out. The following year he released his autobiography The Grand Illusion: Love, Lies, and My Life With Styx.

John Panozzo

John Anthony Panozzo (September 20, 1948 – July 16, 1996) was an American drummer best known for his work with rock band Styx.

Wed Sep 11, 2024: On this day, September 11, 1953, Tommy Shaw of Styx was born.

Wed Sep 11, 2024: So what's up for this weekend? Ah, ya know, probably just gonna cruise around in my Styx van again.

"So what's up for this weekend? "

“Ah, ya know, probably just gonna cruise around in my Styx van again.”

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Wed Sep 20, 2023: On this day, September 20, 1948, John and Chuck Panozzo of Styx were born.

Mon Sep 11, 2023: On this day, September 11, 1953, Tommy Shaw of Styx was born.

Sat Feb 18, 2023: On this day, February 18, 1947, Dennis DeYoung of Styx was born.

Sun Sep 11, 2022: On this day, September 11, 1953, Tommy Shaw of Styx was born.

Sun Sep 11, 2022: So what's up for this weekend? Ah, ya know, probably just gonna cruise around in my Styx van again.

Sat Sep 11, 2021: On this day, September 11, 1953, Tommy Shaw of Styx was born.

Sat Sep 11, 2021: So what's up for this weekend? Ah, ya know, probably just gonna cruise around in my Styx van again.

Fri Sep 20, 2019: Born, on this day, September 20, 1948, John and Chuck Panozzo. They founded Styx.

Tue Sep 11, 2018: Turning 65 today, that adorable little Tommy Shaw, from Styx

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1. John Died Young

A pal in college grew up in the same neighborhood as the Panazzo family.
They were kind of legends around there. Those guys were 8 years older, so my buddy was never a friend of John & Chuck because he would gave been a 5th grader when those guys were adults.
Chuck still plays some gigs with Styx but can't tour much any more. Getting older & has had AIDS for a long time. Can't afford to get fatigued. But, I've read he's still friendly with the band, especially Tommy.